JodyJazz DV Metal Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece

What Is the DV Tenor Saxophone Mouthpiece?

Jody Espina has introduced the concept of Golden Section Proportions to the art of high end saxophone mouthpiece design. This perfect chamber/bore/facing combination will result in an extraordinary playing experience for you.

Three Goals in Creating the DV Series of Saxophone Mouthpieces

1. To create the most efficient sax mouthpiece possible. That means that there are more harmonics present in the sound and therefore the projection of this Tenor sax mouthpiece is huge.
2. To eliminate the annoying shrillness that is associated with loud bright Tenor saxophone mouthpieces.
3. To have a big fat mid-range and bottom end that has never been present before in a Tenor sax mouthpiece with strong projection.

JodyJazz DV Tenor Sax Mouthpiece Available Tip Openings

• 6 = .090
• 7 = .101
• 7* = .108
• 8* = .116
• 9* = .125
• 10* = .135

DV Difference

Phi Proportions – Or the Golden Section Proportioning. The proportions that are found in the Stradivarius Violin, the Nautilus shell, the dolphin, human beings, the Ancient Pyramids and much more, are used for the first time on a saxophone mouthpiece. These proportions result in a chamber that increases harmonics making the sound bigger and richer. For more information about Phi visit at http://www.goldennumber.net

Secondary Window – The moving sound wave inside of the mouthpiece is now able to strike the vibrating reed above the bore of the mouthpiece instead of the mouthpiece material that is usually there. The effect is similar to a moving ball striking a moving bat. Home Run!

New Facing Technology and Curve – We have invested in new CNC technology and have come up with a proprietary way of putting on a new facing curve, which is perfect every time.

DV vs DV NY (How are they different?)

Both mouthpieces have a full resonant sound due to the secondary window. The DV will have more projection and be brighter due to the raised floor of the chamber while the DV NY will have a more traditional Jazz sound and projection due to the deep full chamber. We often recommend trying both mouthpieces if you are not sure which model would suit you.